1968 Citroen DS21 Safari ( RHD ) A tour de force in its aerodynamic design and innovative technology Orginal UK delivered RHD Factory fitted PAS Semi-AutomatiC Extremely rare Former long-termownership Superb, chic and stylish Restored Perfect for the Goodwood Revival After 18 years of secret development as the successor to the Traction Avant, the DS 19 was introduced on 5thOctober 1955 at the Paris Motor Show. In the first 15 minutes of the show, 743 orders were taken and orders for the first day totalled over 12,000. During the 10 days of the show, the DS took in 80,000 deposits; a record that stood for the next 60 years. In addition, the vehicle was offered with the option of power steering and a semi-automatic transmission (the transmission required no clutch pedal, but gears still had to be shifted by hand), though the shift lever controlled a powered hydraulic shift mechanism in place of a mechanical linkage, and a fibreglass roof which lowered the centre of gravity and so reducedweighttransfer. Inboard front brakes (as well as independent suspension) reduced unsprung weight. Different front and rear track widths and tyre sizes reduced the unequal tyre loading, which is well known to promote understeer, typical of front-engined and front-wheel drive cars. Finished in the period colour combination of Bleu Angora with Gris Palombe and BufflonGris vinyl. Extremelyrare factory original RHD car, this particularexample benefiting with just having only 4 owners over the 50 years which highlights the importance each of these lucky owners have placed on the Safari. Complete with tools and period fitted Supersonic radio still fitted this car will simply not disappointupon viewing. Perfect for the Goodwood Revival. Now available for viewing at theDD Classics Dealership in London, pleasecall 0208 878 33 55to book an appointment. Every effort has been made to ensure the accuracy of the above information but errors may occur. Please check with a salesperson.

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